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Nike Pegasus 42 in Pure Platinum / Dark Obsidian

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Pegasus 42

Name: Nike Pegasus 42
Brand: Nike
Price: 12995.00 INR
Availability: InStock

A curved, full-length Air Zoom unit replaces the old twin pods. The daily trainer, sharpened.

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Pegasus 42

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The long version

The Pegasus 42 is the biggest change to the line in years — out go the separate forefoot and heel Air Zoom units, in comes a single curved, full-length airbag that Nike says returns 15% more energy than the 41. ReactX foam still wraps it for the familiar springy-but-planted ride, and the fit finally gets more room through the forefoot and toe box after several versions of runners asking for it. Still the shoe to reach for when you just want to run and not think about it.

Specifications

Weight: 286 g (EU 42)
Heel-to-toe drop: 14 mm
Heel stack height: 36 mm
Forefoot stack height: 22 mm
Midsole: ReactX + full-length curved Air Zoom
Upper: Redesigned engineered mesh
Outsole: Three-zone layout — high-abrasion perimeter, textured forefoot, exposed midfoot
Energy return: 57.1% heel / 61.2% forefoot (RunRepeat lab test)
Surface: Road
Best for: Easy runs, daily mileage, long runs
Colourway: Pure Platinum / Dark Obsidian

Sizing

First Stride lists EU sizing as the primary scale, with UK equivalents on each size button. Running shoes should have a thumb's width of room at the toe — if you are between sizes, take the larger one. Wide feet should size up half in Asics and Nike.

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Same job, ₹2,996 less

Nike charges a premium for the name on the side. Here’s a Chinese-brand alternative built to do the same job on the road, spec for spec — you decide if the difference is worth ₹2,996.

	Nike Pegasus 42	Li-Ning Red Hare 9 Pro
Price	₹12,995	₹9,99923% less
Weight	286 g	248 g
Heel-to-toe drop	14 mm	8 mm
Heel stack height	36 mm	36 mm
Forefoot stack height	22 mm	28 mm
Plate	None	None
Midsole foam	ReactX + full-length curved Air Zoom	Dual-density Boom (beaded PEBA)
Upper	Redesigned engineered mesh	BOOM Fiber + textile
Outsole	Three-zone layout — high-abrasion perimeter, textured forefoot, exposed midfoot	GCR (Ground Control Rubber)
Energy return	57.1% heel / 61.2% forefoot (RunRepeat lab test)	—
Best for	Easy runs, daily mileage, long runs	Daily mileage, tempo runs
Colourway	Pure Platinum / Dark Obsidian	Black

View Li-Ning Red Hare 9 Pro

Core design differences

Midsole foam

Nike Pegasus 42: Pegasus 42 pairs ReactX foam with a curved Air Zoom unit for Nike's signature responsive-but-protective ride at a steep 14mm drop.

Li-Ning Red Hare 9 Pro: Red Hare 9 Pro's beaded PEBA foam skips the air unit entirely, running a flatter 8mm drop for a more ground-connected feel.

Weight

Nike Pegasus 42: Pegasus 42's air unit adds a little heft to its otherwise redesigned mesh build.

Li-Ning Red Hare 9 Pro: Red Hare 9 Pro undercuts it by 38g, helped by a simpler foam-only midsole with no encapsulated air pod to carry.

Outsole

Nike Pegasus 42: Pegasus 42's three-zone layout concentrates rubber where wear is highest.

Li-Ning Red Hare 9 Pro: Red Hare 9 Pro's GCR compound covers more evenly across the sole.